I consulted with a plastic surgeon to undergo a septoplasty with turbinate reduction, as well as "open reduction nasal fracture". Externally, my nose is slightly displaced to one side, so he said the ORNF would help that appear straighter- is that a fracturing of the bone or just the septum? If it is a breaking of the bone, would having minuscule dorsal hump removed at the same time be difficult/ time consuming (leading to large out of pocket expenses because its cosmetic)?
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Hi there,Septum swelling after surgery is common and can last 4-6 weeks. This can be longer if this was a revision surgery or if you smoke. In addition, coexisting allergies can contribute to swelling, particularly this time of year. The white color can be normal tissue healing...
A deviated septumi s present on the x-rays, but it's important to have an examination of the internal portion of the nose to collaborate with what is seen on the x-ray as well as a physical exam in addition to the history of what the symptoms are with the patient. An ENT doctor...
The CT scan reveals a relatively good airway with subtle residual deviated septum and clear maxillary sinuses. One view on CT scan is limited diagnostically. CT generally best visualizes the boney septum. Examination with anterior rhinoscopy is most helpful to assess...